The Productivity Places Program Existing Workers (PPPEW) for DECS Far North

Eyre Futures Inc. in conjunction with BJ Consulting Australia and the Productivity Places Program Existing Workers are pleased to offer Certificate IV in Training & Assessment in 2011. All DECS Far North staff are invited to apply for enrolment in the program. However there is a limit of 25 places. The training will focus upon competencies from the Certificate IV in Training & Education (formerly CIV Training & Assessment Package**superseded).

Flexible training delivery in terms of times, dates and modes of delivery including RPL for DECS Far North staff who may have achieved competence in one or more units via prior qualifications. This training will have a holistic approach enabling participants to access as much Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to move forward from their current skill base. The Trainer will assess skill level and accredit competencies as appropriate.

The benefits to education providers in Far North SA:

The Training and Skills Commission's Five Year Plan for Skills and Workforce Development (2009) raises a number of key points relevant to the need for better linkages between education and training sectors and an improved interface between industry and providers (school, VET and higher education). Providing opportunities for DECS staff to attain industry qualifications will ultimately benefit students and the growth of the future workforce in the Far North of South Australia.

The provision of training places through the PPPEW will help provide a locally driven approach to the education, training and development of DECS Far North region employees and subsequently address the critical need to increase VET capacity in schools. The Eyre Futures Inc. initiative to broker training programs will address staff and skill shortages by developing the capacity of staff to deliver Industry Pathway Programs, VET as part of stage II SACE programs, and the implementation of the Trade Training Centres in Schools program. The flow on impacts upon the skilling of youth for the future workforce would be extensive. Increasing the capacity to delivery VET will ultimately contribute to plans to improve engagement and retention to Year 12 by implementing Industry Pathway Programs into Secondary Education.

The Partnership with BJ Network Consulting Australia, DECS Far North and Aboriginal Lands

Eyre Futures Inc. have established a partnership with highly recognised RTO – BJ Network Consulting Australia – who have the scope and capacity to deliver the priority training needs for DECS Far North & AL. Eyre Futures Inc. have a history of partnering with BJ Australia in the training and development of staff, students, the implementation and monitoring of school based traineeships and apprenticeships and we are pleased to further strengthen BJ's partnership with DECS Far North.